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Leg ulcers — wound debridement and compression therapy

…pressure points Beneath the metatarsal heads, toes, heel Edge Irregular, shallow Sharp, punched out Surrounded by callus Wound bed Fibrin covered, granulating, copious exudate Dry…

ACE Inhibitor Cough and Angioedema: Practical Management

…these adverse events are related to the suppression of the renin angiotensin aldosterone system (RAAS), such as decreases in blood pressure and mild azotemia. However…

Arterial line

…technique) 1. Palpate the course of the artery with two fingertips and note the direction. Disinfect and allow to air dry. 2. Anaesthetise the skin…

Central venous catheter

…dialysis catheter, not an ordinary triple lumen catheter). Measurement of central venous pressure and central venous oxygen saturation. Repeated blood sampling during intensive care. Exhausted…

Oxygen therapy

…Flows above 6 L/min dry the mucosa without delivering more oxygen Simple face mask 5–10 L/min 35–60 % Never below 5 L…

Transcutaneous and transvenous pacing

…rhythm through the cable, not through the pads. A pulse oximeter, a blood pressure cuff, and an arterial line for prolonged pacing. Venous access, oxygen…

Injection technique — intramuscular, subcutaneous and intradermal

…An alcohol or chlorhexidine swab. Let the skin dry completely before inserting the needle — alcohol carried in with the needle stings. Needles of the correct…

Joint aspiration

…5 mg/mL: clean with 3–4 swabs in wide circles and let it dry for a couple of minutes before the needle is inserted…

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